The Roman Arena Movie Review 1994

Explores the history of the ancient games which were played at the Roman Coliseum. Shows how they evolved from small religious ceremonies to mass entertainment and to a combination of justice court, imperial court, and dark theatre. Also outlines a typical day at the games, including the use of wild animals as a form of execution, four types of gladiatorial combat, and plays featuring actual torture and death. Strong emphasis is placed on how the Romans used violence as a form of mass entertainment.

Distribution

Films for the Humanities & Sciences, PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053, Phone: (609)671-1000, Toll-free: 800-257-5126, Fax: (609)671-0266, Email: custserv@filmsmediagroup.com, URL: http://www.films.com

Available on VHS
Running time 50 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

History--Ancient, Violence